Stress Center Peer Support

This program used to have lots of people and interest. I am surprised by how slow the forums are now. What happened? It is really a great program.

People do come and go, so it can be slow or active. Varies. If you click Board Index you'll find other sections and sometimes more activity.

It's a wonderful site with good people, slow or busy. Glad you are joining in.

missyrachy wrote:This program used to have lots of people and interest. I am surprised by how slow the forums are now. What happened? It is really a great program.

I did not write on here for an entire week and when I came back not much had really happened.

I have had some great conversations on here and I love to read the posts and to talk to people that
can really understand what I am going through. My family just does not "get it" and I cannot talk with
them about my depression and anxiety. No one in my family talks about anything it seems. My family
is small, but some meaningful conversations would be so appreciated by me.

Lynda

I am new to this site I must say. I am waiting for my package in the mail and am excited. Hope this works. Sometimes people that dont suffer with anxiety or depression cant really relate to what a person with these issues. They sometimes think we are crazy or putting on but that just isnt the case. At least we understand what it feels like to be alone in a crowded room and can relate to each other. Sometimes talking does seem to really help. I seem to be in rather good spirits tonight but not sure what 2moro will hold. My job is intensely putting alot of stress on me so Im hoping I can hold myself together and get through this program with success. I have thought about switching jobs to lower my stress but figured if I can tough it out through this I will be able to handle things better without running from it. I dont know but wish me luck.

Joewill wrote:I am new to this site I must say. I am waiting for my package in the mail and am excited. Hope this works. Sometimes people that dont suffer with anxiety or depression cant really relate to what a person with these issues. They sometimes think we are crazy or putting on but that just isnt the case. At least we understand what it feels like to be alone in a crowded room and can relate to each other. Sometimes talking does seem to really help. I seem to be in rather good spirits tonight but not sure what 2moro will hold. My job is intensely putting alot of stress on me so Im hoping I can hold myself together and get through this program with success. I have thought about switching jobs to lower my stress but figured if I can tough it out through this I will be able to handle things better without running from it. I dont know but wish me luck.

Welcome Joewill:

You will not be disappointed in the program. The program works if you put the work into it.

I am so glad that you are in rather good spirits tonight. We need to celebrate the times when we are feeling
good and doing well, instead on focusing on any unexpected things that may happen tomorrow.

I don't think you should switch jobs either. You sound like you are headed in the right direction as far
as ordering the program. Your outlook is totaly positive.

As I am also a sufferer of anxiety and depression and I really understand what you are talking about when you
mention being alone in a crowded room. Today I had lunch with 7 people I just met today. I had lunch
with them and we chatted a bit. I had opportunities to listen more closely and to compliment others, and
I just did not do it because of my anxiety. I had no idea what to say or what to do or how to act !

Keep In Touch, we will be here.

Lynda

Hello

I went through the program twice but never got involved with the forums or chat. Since I have been relapsing I'm trying it and WOW I wish I'd gotten involved sooner. Mini chat and forums and pm's the private messaging.... WONDERFUL! Now, no promises but I know I am feeling less depressed and anxious now.

lucy knepp wrote:Hello

I went through the program twice but never got involved with the forums or chat. Since I have been relapsing I'm trying it and WOW I wish I'd gotten involved sooner. Mini chat and forums and pm's the private messaging.... WONDERFUL! Now, no promises but I know I am feeling less depressed and anxious now.

Congratulations on your recent success ! Keep up the great work !
Lynda

dear lucy:
I feel the same way about the website. The first time I worked on the program I did not really know about
the website and I did not participate. I started on the program for the second time back in January
2012 I have been writing on here like crazy. Sometimes there is a slow response. Sometimes no response.
But writing is a great way of expressing how you are feeling, sort of like a journal or a diary, and it is a
great release. I like to read the posts that others have written because it makes me understand that I am
not alone out here, that there are others like me. I don't feel as much like a "freak" now that I know that
other folks out there are having the same problems.
Glad to hear from you and from all of the other people out there.
Lynda

Well I was moving - but now I'm back Sure did miss it here!! I tried the program probably 2 years now. Only made it about 1/2 way. I didn't use this site the first time either, and what a difference. I might have actually finished the first time if I was coming here also. It may get "slow" at times, but there is always someone here it seems

Iwillbebetter wrote:Well I was moving - but now I'm back Sure did miss it here!! I tried the program probably 2 years now. Only made it about 1/2 way. I didn't use this site the first time either, and what a difference. I might have actually finished the first time if I was coming here also. It may get "slow" at times, but there is always someone here it seems

Welcome back ! Hope your move was successful !

I am still lingering after Session 8 and trying to move on to Session Nine. I am having a bit of a set-back right
now due to lethargy and laziness. I am just tired all of the time and haven't the motivation right now to move on.

Lynda